Self-absorption in all its forms kills empathy, let alone compassion. When we focus on ourselves, our world contracts as our problems and preoccupations loom large. But when we focus on others, our world expands. Our own problems drift to the periphery of the mind and so seem smaller, and we increase our capacity for connection […]
[Continue reading...]Making pictures from the clouds
December 5, 2012 3 Comments
I was looking up at the sky today after work and was reminded of all the times I looked for pictures in the clouds with my paternal Granny. She is very old now and I don’t get to spend as much time with her as I would like, but I miss her and the way […]
[Continue reading...]Sometimes time is more than money
December 4, 2012 4 Comments
On this beautiful fourth day of December,as you prepare for Christmas what are your plans for giving this season? I’m making a conscious effort this year to think seriously about this question. Of course, we all buy for our families and friends. I know that I need to make a list for who I […]
[Continue reading...]travel with your eyes open
December 2, 2012 7 Comments
Whew, long day. Up at 5:00, visited 3 airports and finally got back to room after meeting. Since my mind is in sleep mode, I’m not sure how well I can express my thoughts. However, being bit with the blog bug, I fell compelled to try. My first distinct memory of today is a sweet one. On my […]
[Continue reading...]Martha Stewart I am not!
December 1, 2012 10 Comments
Today has already been a busy one. I finished all the Christmas decorating, did some packing for a work trip tomorrow and cleaned house. I decided I would sit down take a break and relax. It might be a good time to work on my owl ornaments. I had pulled this pattern from Pinterest and […]
[Continue reading...]Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections
December 1, 2012 3 Comments
Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections
December 1, 2012 9 Comments
Love the you that God created you to be!
November 30, 2012 10 Comments
This morning my facebook post said, “Thankful that I’m comfortable in my skin, with who I am, how I look, what I believe in and how I live – All the thanks goes to God ♥”. I wrote it, walked away and began to get ready to go pick up some Christmas things. For some […]
[Continue reading...]Soup and a blankie
November 29, 2012 2 Comments
Today is one of those days when I need comfort food; I’m hoping to fulfill that need with red bean and ham soup, a recipe that I’m making up as I go, so we shall see. My daughter already said that the cooking beans smelled “gross”. That wasn’t very encouraging, but in light of her […]
[Continue reading...]Gone are the matching bows
November 28, 2012 6 Comments
I remember years ago, the day after Thanksgiving was the day for putting up my perfect tree. There would be matching ornaments, bows, ribbons, tree skirt, you name it and it was beautiful. I was extremely proud and looked forward to all the compliments I would receive on my fabulous tree. I don’t remember what […]
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Long walks and dark chocolate 